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Wilde Made in USA Wood Handled Screwdriver Set

Apr 15, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

If you’re looking for some new USA-made wood-handled screwdrivers, check out this nice looking Wilde 7-piece set.

Craftsman Nextec G2 Hammerhead Auto Hammer with Pivoting Head

Apr 14, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

We were able to snag a sneak peek of Craftsman’s upcoming Nextec G2 Hammerhead auto hammer! This 2nd-generation cordless hammer features a few improvements over the original version.

News

Lapse in Machine Shop Safety Leads to Yale Science Major’s Death

Apr 14, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

A Yale student was killed when her hair was caught and pulled around a lathe that she was operating in a university machine shop.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

CRKT Tabor SpareTool

Apr 13, 2011 Stuart Discuss

CRKT’s Tabor-designed SpareTool is simple yet highly functional tool. The SpareTool is 6-1/4″ long and weighs a single ounce, making it a lightweight addition to any home or portable tool or gear kit. The included Zytel sheath features a belt clip to allow for safe carrying. SpareTool Features: 2-inch 5Cr15MoV stainless steel knife blade pry […]

Made in USA

GSA Tool Kit Requirement to Drop from 100% to 51% USA-Made?

Apr 12, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Harry Epstein’s Daily Dispatch broke the news that the US government’s GSA is changing the requirement for tool kits to be 100% USA-made. According to their source, such kits must only be 51% USA-made from now on.

Hand Tools

Crazy-Low Nicholson File Set Prices at Amazon

Apr 12, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

Amazon has once again drastically reduced the prices of several Nicholson file sets, which break down to $1-$1.25 per file!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

PocketToolX Wrex Titanium Adjustable Pocket Wrench

Apr 12, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

PocketToolX has expanded their head-turning EDC tool lineup with the Wrex, a titanium-bodied adjustable pocket wrench.

Hand Tools

Lenox Tight Space Tubing Cutters

Apr 11, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Lenox’s new tight space tubing cutters require far less clearance than traditional rotary tubing cutters, and are available in 3 sizes.

Hand Tools

Staedtler Graphite 771 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil

Apr 8, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Looking for a robust mechanical pencil more suitable for heavier duty use than a typical drafting or writing pencil? Check out the Staedtler 771!

Accessories

Gyros Guard Dremel & Rotary Tool Safety Shield

Apr 8, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Gyros’ Guard rotary tool shield can be used with Dremel, Craftsman, and many other rotary tools, to control the spread of sparks and debris during cutting, grinding, and sanding.

Hammers & Mallets

Dewalt Hand Tool Preview – 15 oz MIG Weld Framing Hammer

Apr 7, 2011 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt’s new 15 oz framing hammer packs a lot of punch in what is described as an extremely light and fatigue-reducing design.

Cordless

Festool CXS Compact Cordless Drill Preview

Apr 7, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Festool’s new CXS compact cordless drill looks mighty ergonomic. The versatility of its interchangeable chuck make it even more appealing!

New Tools

New Porter Cable Corded Hand Planer

Apr 7, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

A new Porter Cable hand planer has just been released and features a slew of user-friendly features.

Hand Tools

Nicholson 5 Piece General Purpose Hand File Set for Less than $8

Apr 6, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Over at Amazon, this 5-piece Nicholson hand file set is currently priced at less than $8. Sure, the estimated shipping time is a bit lengthy, but for a deal this good I don’t mind the wait.

Hand Tools

Dewalt Launches New Line of Hand Tools!

Apr 5, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Dewalt is launching a new (huge) selection of pro-grade hand tools! No, this isn’t a late April Fools Day joke!

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